Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z5 and Sony HX100V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 8 years after the HX100V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z5 matches up against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 compared to the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and HX100V is 62 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and HX100V.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.